Kathy Lette: When were you most embarrassed?

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When were you most embarrassed?

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Kathy Lette

Australian-British author

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Bumping into my male boss at a nudist beach.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 22 June 2024 source ↗

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Rose Ayling-Ellis British actress

Rapping the Humpty Dumpty nursery rhyme on national television.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 August 2024 source ↗

Mike Skinner English rapper

My brother was singing Yellow Submarine on stage with his class. I was singing along with them, showing off cos I knew all the words. The song ended suddenly and I was the only one in the whole hall who sang, 'We ...'

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 January 2009 source ↗

Alison Steadman British actress

Playing a pregnant woman, and not being able to find the padding - I shoved a cardie under my dress, and spent the whole play walking around with a sleeve dragging along the floor.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 January 2009 source ↗

Eleanor Tomlinson English actress

I’ve never seen Star Wars (I know!) and on my first day of a recent job, I’m sitting next to this very friendly actor. I ask if he has much experience with motion capture. He says, “Yes.” I say “Oh great! What have you worked on?” He says, “I’m Mark Hamill.”

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 May 2024 source ↗